- ELS Vancouver is located in the heart of downtown vancuver, only minutes from the waterfront and popular Stanley Park - The center is in a dynamic, international neighborhood of fashionable shops and cafes and so much more - Intensive TOEFL prep program with TOEFL Testing Center - Number of activities outside of academic settings - High ratings of Intensive general English program by students
Top Native Language by Center
Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Nationalities of students include Arabic (34%), Portuguese (20%), Spanish (16%), Japanese (15%), Chinese (6%), and Korean (6%). The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
The ELS curriculum is refreshed and improved regularly through suggestions and feedback from our most experienced instructors and from our students. ELS provides instruction in all aspects of English, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. New students are tested on arrival and are placed into one of the 12 proficiency levels: Levels 101-112. Each level consists of 20 to 30 class hours per week. ELS programs meet the needs of anyone who wants to improve his or her English. Those who wish to study at a university or college take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) track of our Intensive English Program. Those who wish to improve their English for personal or professional reasons will benefit from the General English (GE) track of the Intensive English program. For those who have less time for study, ELS offers a semi-intensive program of 20 hours a week.
ELS Language Centers, Vancouver (BC)About the
For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum :
The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact Canada! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum :
The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact Canada! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week
8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
9:30-10:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
10:30-11:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
11:30-12:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 Weeks
Course Level
12
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Withdrawal Policy
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution within seven days after the contract is made, and before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract,the institution may retain 5% of the total tuition and fees due under the contract to a maximumof $250.
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution 30 days or more before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract and more than seven days after the contract was made, the institution may retain 10% of total tuition only due under the contract to a maximum of $1,000.
*Subject to Section 5 above, if written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution less than
30 days before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract, and more than seven days after the contract was made, the institution may retain 20% of the total tuition only, due under the contract to a maximum of $1,300.
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution or a student is dismissed before 10% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, the institution may retain 30% of the tuition due under the contract.
* If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution or a student is dismissed after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, the institution may retain 50% of the tuition due under the contract.
* If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, no refund is required.
*All tuition due under contract will be refunded if visa is denied so long as (A) student informs ELS Language Centers within a reasonable period; (B) student provides ELS Language Centers with written verifcation from Canadian Immigration that visa has been denied.
* If a student withdraws, in writing, from homestay at least one month prior to the homestay commencement date, homestay rent will be refunded in full.
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
BEGINNER (101 - 103)
INTERMEDIATE (104 - 106)
ADVANCED (107 - 109)
MASTERS (110 - 112)
8:30 – 9:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30 – 11:20
Language Technology Center
Vocabulary Enrichment
Structure/Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Technology Center
Skills Enhancement Class*
9:30 – 10:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
Language Studies
11:30 – 12:20
Language Studies
12:20 – 1:30
LUNCH
LUNCH
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
2:40 – 3:45
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 Weeks
Course Level
12
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Withdrawal Policy
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution within seven days after the contract is made, and before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract,the institution may retain 5% of the total tuition and fees due under the contract to a maximumof $250.
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution 30 days or more before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract and more than seven days after the contract was made, the institution may retain 10% of total tuition only due under the contract to a maximum of $1,000.
*Subject to Section 5 above, if written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution less than
30 days before the commencement of the period of instruction specifed in the contract, and more than seven days after the contract was made, the institution may retain 20% of the total tuition only, due under the contract to a maximum of $1,300.
*If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution or a student is dismissed before 10% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, the institution may retain 30% of the tuition due under the contract.
* If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution or a student is dismissed after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, the institution may retain 50% of the tuition due under the contract.
* If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the period of instruction specifed in the contract has elapsed, no refund is required.
*All tuition due under contract will be refunded if visa is denied so long as (A) student informs ELS Language Centers within a reasonable period; (B) student provides ELS Language Centers with written verifcation from Canadian Immigration that visa has been denied.
* If a student withdraws, in writing, from homestay at least one month prior to the
homestay commencement date, homestay rent will be refunded in full.
Accommodation
Homestay
Full Board Homestays in the area
Room Type:Singles
For special requests regarding homestay room type (including double placements) please contact the Vancouver Center.
Description: One of the best ways to both speed progress in learning English and gain a first-hand understanding of the people of Canada is to live with a Canadian host family while studying at ELS Language Centers. The Homestay Program is an inexpensive accommodation choice designed to give students an opportunity to learn about life in Canada by living with a Canadian family. Canadian hosts are sensitive to the cultural differences facing students upon arrival. It is their job to help the students adjust to the lifestyle, become familiar with the city and provide support to the students.
All of our homestay families speak only English in the home, and high-speed Internet access is guaranteed. Each student will have a private room* in a Canadian home located within a reasonable distance from the Center (an average of 45-65 minutes by public transportation) **. Full Board meal plan consists of 3 meals per day. Students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students use public buses, the sea bus, or skytrains to come to school. For more information about public transportation in Vancouver please visit www.translink.ca
*Students may request their own private bathroom an additional charge of $125 per 4-week session.
**Students may request a homestay that is located closer to the school for an additional charge of $50 per 4-week session
Homestays - Half Board Homestays in the area
Room Type:Singles
For special requests regarding homestay room type (including double placements) please contact the Vancouver Center.
Meals:14 meals a week (7 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners )
Min Age:16
Description:One of the best ways to both speed progress in learning English and gain a first-hand understanding of the people of Canada is to live with a Canadian host family while studying at ELS Language Centers. The Homestay Program is an inexpensive accommodation choice designed to give students an opportunity to learn about life in Canada by living with a Canadian family. Canadian hosts are sensitive to the cultural differences facing students upon arrival. It is their job to help the students adjust to the lifestyle, become familiar with the city and provide support to the students.
All of our homestay families speak only English in the home, and high-speed Internet access is guaranteed. Each student will have a private room* in a Canadian home located within a reasonable distance from the Center (an average of 45-65 minutes by public transportation) **. Half Board meal plan consists of 2 meals per day. Students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students use public buses, the sea bus, or skytrains to come to school. For more information about public transportation in Vancouver please visit www.translink.ca
*Students may request their own private bathroom an additional charge of $125 per 4-week session.
**Students may request a homestay that is located closer to the school for an additional charge of $50 per 4-week session.
Surrounding Area
ELS Vancouver is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, only minutes from the waterfront and popular Stanley Park. The Center is in a dynamic, international neighborhood of fashionable shops and cafés, art galleries, theatres and public libraries, all located within walking distance. ELS Vancouver has several established international pathway programs in Canada. Students can take advantage of our pathway programs to enter community colleges or universities in Canada after completing their studies at ELS Vancouver. The Center is easily reached by public transit (two blocks from the Skytrain station) and water taxi (4 blocks from the Seabus), as well as numerous buses.
Facilities
Air conditioning, Computer center, Language Technology Center (LTC), Vending machines, Wheelchair accessible
Activity
There are lots of activities that students
can enjoy in ELS Vancouver. ELS Vancouver always has willingness to make various activities and excursions
for the ELS students. One place of the excursions that students have gone is Vancouver
Convention Center. Students can also enjoy Ice Skating, Hockey Game, Bowling
and more.
Location
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